Whole poultry should be fully cooked at 82°C (180°F), burgers at a minimum of 71°C (160°F) and beef, veal and lamb roasts and steaks can vary from 63°C (145°F) for medium-rare to 77°C (170°F) for well done.jeffwqc
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When cooking in advance, divide large portions of food into small, shallow containers for refrigeration to ensure safe, rapid cooling.openlens
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Keep cold food cold and hot food hot until it's served. You can keep cooked meats hot by setting them to the side or upper tray of the barbecue grill.fox17
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The refrigerator should be set at 4°C (40°F) or colder and the freezer at -18°C (0°F) or colder.

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